Honorable Discharge

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We Made a Barn

Late 1950s

by Mark Johnson

I have saved the state and county a lot of money

Omaha, Nebr.

May 8, 1946

Marie -

I received your letter to-day and I thought I would answer right away. I wish to thank you for the money as I surely need money and so far your father has gave me $2.00 for this month. You know don't you that he was supposed to pay me $4.00 a week.

The last 2 Fridays I have gone to the Creighton because the County Assistance told me that if I wasn't strong enough to work I should see a Doctor. Then last Friday I went back because the first time April 26th I had the X-Ray taken. I wish to receive a certificate about my health and I talked to Miss Larson about it yesterday and I hope to receive such a paper in a few days. I certainly deserve one for it is now over 7 years ago since I was taken sick. I have saved the state and county a lot of money by taking care of my-self as much as I have. You know every-person has his worth and right to demand it.

Don't forget that it is Martin's birthday next Saturday. I intend to send him something but I don't have it ready. Have you heard from Lottie recently? You know she got a writing desk for Christmas but little writing she sits down and writes to me by the desk.

Really after reading your letter I couldn't help but cry. No I know you didn't write that you knew where you were going to move but didn't write that I wish you could be somewhere in Nebraska? And now you write you intend to move so far away. It is just this that I think you do little real thinking. Even if you were considering going out West would that have stopped you from writing to me about your planning before your decision.

It seems to me that you go about to settle a great problem of life by being emotionalism. But don't forget all laws are based on the protection of the innocent as the saying goes. Because look back on the years when you attend the University and think how many of your plans did you discuss with me?

Well I will enclose this clipping below for your attention please.

DEALS are the most practical things in the world for they determine conduct and conduct makes world history. - Charles M. Sheldon

Quote - By Malcolm W. Bingay -

No great thing is created suddenly and more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom then bear fruit, then ripen. Un-Quote.

I am very glad that you are going to visit my cousins. They were very devoted to their mother. I wrote to Anna before Easter and ask her if she received my letter. Now I will write a few words about Mother. Quote by Thomas M. Macauley the history once said "Children look into those eyes, listen to that dear voice, notice the feeling of even a single touch. Make much of it while yet you have that most previous of all good gifts a loving mother with you. In after life you may have friends - dear friends - but never will you have again the inexpressible love and gentleness lavished upon you which none but a mother can bestow." Un-Quote.

I hope you will like the clippings I am enclosing.

Did I mention that if you have any old clothes you don't want I wish that you would send them to me for Mrs. A. in Oakland. Good-by Mother.

Record of Support for Mrs. Ruth Jensen

To Elsie

Trip to Nebraska

June 29, 1959

Dear Marie,

I'll just write a note - I want to get out several in time for the postman.

I talked to Betty on the phone twice, and she's pretty well sold on making the trip to Nebraska this Summer. Tentative plans are for the last two weeks in July.

I'm writing to Elin, too. Doubt if it would do any good, but I'll write anyway. Had a nice letter from Sock this week - he's in Virginia taking more training before his first assignment.

Betty's present idea is to take Robin and Royce with her, and I'm taking Jacque. They will get along well. [We're thinking of sharing a motel for the week we're there.]

Surely hope you can work something out so you can make the trip too. It would be fun to get together. Too, I know it would mean a lot to Mom and Pop. They are getting older - why not go now when they can appreciate our visit.

Hope to hear from you soon. Let's hear any suggestions you might have as to time or arrangements.

Love,

L.

Please Send Me The TV

Danish Museum

May 27, 1997

Dearest Lottie -

I'm writing this from the Philadelphia terminal . We expect to leave for Frankfurt this evening. We stopped along the way to see Barb & Carl (they are fine), Mike & Lisa & family, and the Bill Durands. Lisa & Mike's children are adorable. Morgan is as precosious as ever & Camden is a riot. The baby, Sydney, is still a "baby".

Bill & Maureen organ project is almost unbelievable. I don't know how they ever had the courage for such an undertaking. We had a nice visit and then dinner.

Drove by the house on Pierce St., saw Pop's grave (he did die in 1969) and visited the Jocelyn Art Museum.

We also stopped at the Danish Museum in Elk Horn. It is quite an enterprise. They are encouraging American Danes to submit copies of their geneology projects.

The folks at the Museum and the windmill knew Verda Johnson (nee Ohms). She lives in Elk Horn. I tried to call her but she was not home - did have a chat with her husband. We plan to be gone about 2 wks. Hope to get up to Aalborg and gather more data.

I'll call as soon as we get back to the States.

Very Much Love,

Bets

At the Beach (by Jacque)

Mystery Monday - "Dear Friends" Letter

Omaha, Nebraska

Oct. 26, 1969.

Dear friends,

I was hoping that you would be at home when I stoped at your farm home. And I was disappointed not to see you.

It was indeed sad to hear about Edith's death. Her family will surely miss her.

Also I did not know that Mamie had passed away until I heard about it when I was out to your place. I had not hear from Mamie for quite some time. I think that it was when she first went to the hospital that I heard from her. When Mamie was back to Nebraska for a visit I wished that she would have come to visit me at Lincoln. I even called her up over the telephone at the time. Mamie seemed to be in good health then.

When I would send any greeting cards I did not receive any answer from California. Here are a few lines from a greeting card.

Hoping that friendship will serve as some comfort in these hours of heartache.

Hoping that you receive my letter. I would appreciate an answer.

With best wishes.

I remain

Mrs. Ruth Norby-Jensen